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RF55 NLT

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 146,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 146,899 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 144,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 140,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 136,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake calliper seized on (restricted free movement)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split open

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,003 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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RF55 NLT is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF55 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF55 NLT registered?

RF55 NLT is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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